Christmas Eve is but one month away — and now I feel like the hurry up and wait is over and I’m behind in my holiday shopping! So — off to the sales I go. Won’t you come along with me to the following?

MR. B’S FAMOUS CHRISTMAS WAREHOUSE SALE: I wait all year for this special sale, which really embodies the spirit of the season. Mr. B pulls out all the stops for holiday celebrations — everything from gift wrap to gift sets, slippers, socks, fashion apparel, jewelry boxes, fashion wallets, purses, stocking stuffers and the sweetest gifts for the most difficult of people to buy for. All you Secret Santa folks — it’s all right here! And don’t forget to say hello to Mr. B! And, by special request — a very beautiful and very famous TV personality (you know her as Jennifer Valentyne!) is set to make a special guest appearance Dec. 1 at 6 p.m., for an hour. Come on out and wish her the best of the holiday season!

GARBO FASHION ACCESSORIES WAREHOUSE SALE: Just love this sale, and can’t wait to get to it, thanks in part to the amazing prices on all sorts of beautiful costume baubles, not to mention scarves, hats, bags, sunglasses and more. Deals as little as $3! Love buying the bracelets and handing them out as gifts of friendship.

PUFFIN GEAR ANNUAL WAREHOUSE SALE: The warm weather’s over and now’s a good time to stock up on this quality merchandise for the whole family to keep you all cozy in the cold — everything from Polartec fleece hats, scarves, mittens, Harris Tweed hats, overruns, discontinued items and samples in cotton print, wool, knit, linen, rain repellent fabric and more. Savings are from 50%-90% of the retail — and it’s made in Canada! Please check sale dates carefully.

THE BACK DOOR STORE WAREHOUSE SALE: One of the most traditional warehouse sales specializing in brand name giftware including figurines, plush toys, home decor, photo frames and tons of beautiful Christmas items including ornaments and decorations. Name brands include Disney, About Face Design, Gund, Cherished Teddies, Department 56 and more. Sale’s on this Saturday, only no infants and children under 13.

NAUTICA WAREHOUSE SALE: This famous sale offers some of the most awesome fashion ideas for men, including a full assortment of Bugatti shoes and socks, dress and casual footwear and boots, gloves, toques and scarves. There’s also a limited selection of Bugatti samples ladies footwear. New to the sale is the collection called A Fish Named Fred from Amsterdam. Sale’s on today to Saturday.

STRELLSON MENSWEAR WAREHOUSE SALE: Men, line up early for the sensational Strellson sample sale, taking place today to Sunday, and featuring major savings on this premium line of men’s fashion. Look for deals on outerwear, suits, denim, sports coats, shirts, accessories and more, all sizes available.

FRIENDS OF THE TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY, SOUTH CHAPTER CHRISTMAS USED BOOK SALE: This is a fun event that offers gift-type books in excellent condition, donated DVDs, fiction and non-fiction book sets, cookbooks, fine art and so much more. Deals so low, it’s a cash-only sale. All proceeds going to support Toronto Public Library programs.

FRIENDS OF THE TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY SOUTH CHAPTER CHRISTMAS USED BOOK SALE, Nov. 24-26, 789 Yonge St. (one block north of Bloor St.)

LUG ANNUAL WAREHOUSE SALE: This is an awesome sale of the Lug brand of travel accessories including purses, totes, bags, duffel as well as lunch bags, wallets, in beautiful designs and colours.

NEW BALANCE WAREHOUSE/SAMPLE SALE: Great time to stock up on this famous name brand of performance apparel and footwear with plenty of end-of-line products as well as lots of sample items — jackets, pants, athletic products, footwear and more. Goods as little as $10.

FRAAS, THE SCARF COMPANY: Is having its annual, fabulous sample sale Friday and Saturday, featuring beautiful, luxurious scarves, wraps, blankets, gloves, shawls, hats and more for both men and women at astonishing prices. This is quality merchandise with quite a heritage — the company was established in 1880 in Germany — where attention to detail is an art form.

ONE-OF-A-KIND 2016: It’s that time of year for the famous One-Of-A-Kind Show Sale, which returns to the Direct Energy Centre for its 42nd year. This year promises to be the best ever with more than 800 Canadian artisans and designers (including 137 new exhibitors to the show) from coast-to-coast, displaying and selling their awesome products. Guests can discover a range of items from five key shopping districts: Flavours, Fashion, Green, Rising Stars and Visual Art Gallery. There are complimentary DIY workshops taking place throughout the show. And don’t forget the food! From artisanal to just something to enjoy while you’re there, it’s all under one roof. “The One of a Kind Show supports the handmade revolution by paying homage to the exquisite craftsmanship from across the country,” says Patti Stewart, show director. “It’s the perfect opportunity to do all of your holiday shopping in one place, give meaningful and personalized gifts to every person on your list, and perhaps pick up a little something for yourself, too.”

LOVE GOODLY: Actress and animal rights supporter Emily Deschanel is lending her support to Love Goodly’s toxin-free, cruelty-free and luxuriously vegan brands of lifestyle essentials including wellness products, beauty and skincare and snacks just in time for the holidays — gifts that give back, as the line of products helps benefit Farm Sanctuary advocacy group. These curated subscription boxes come with a variety of products and are available to order.

“I am thrilled to co-curate this box with Love Goodly to benefit Farm Sanctuary. These are some of my favorite vegan brands and products,” says Deschanel of products that are both good for your health and the environment with ingredients that are 100% organic, toxin-free and cruelty-free. Shipping on December 12, the Dec/Jan Box features top picks of deluxe, full-size beauty and lifestyle essentials, perfect for any woman on your gift list.

For details, check out Lovegoodly.com.

KEEPING TIME WITH BULOVA: Watches are so, well, timeless. And some of the nicest also come with great price tags. Check out the new selection of Bulova timepieces (under brand name Caravelle New York) that retail at or under $100. Smart watches are set to dominate the market in 2017, and the classic wrist watch continues to be a statement piece. For the holidays — consider the gift of time!

Bulova is available wherever fine watches are sold, as well as Hudson’s Bay stores across Canada and online at thebay.com.

TORONTO EATON CENTRE: The holiday season is officially upon us! According to the SAS Holiday Survey, 85% of Canadians plan to shop for gifts in-store, which means shopping centres across Canada are ready for action! Everyone’s in the mood to shop, especially with Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the headlines. The CF Toronto Eaton Centre is planning on opening early for Black Friday — at 7 a.m. sharp, with holiday hours starting next Monday. Here’s your chance to catch the largest Christmas tree in town, making its debut today with a major celebration with Canadian musical choir, Choir!Choir!Choir!

“We want each and every one of our guests to have an unforgettable experience when they step into a CF shopping centre this season,” said Jason Anderson, of Cadillac Fairview.

There are more than 20 Canadian shopping centres in Cadillac Fairview’s portfolio, including the Eaton Centre and Sherway Gardens.

BRAMALEA CITY CENTRE: Along with an early opening and wall-to-wall sales, the Bramalea City Centre, located at 25 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton, is celebrating Black Friday with a chance to win a BCC gift card when you enter a special code in the centre’s Black Friday Mystery Box. Plus on Sat. Nov. 26, there’s a special meet-and-greet with singing sensation Alessia Cara at 1 p.m.!

SCARBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE: Is spreading the joy this holiday season with all sorts of one-of-a-kind experiences — including the Sweet MRKT pop-up featuring three unique retailers: Sweet Jesus, Love Me Sweet and Squish Candies food brands. Sweet Jesus is a social media sensation and renowned for its boundary-pushing ice cream creations, while Squish is North America’s first artisanal candy store specializing in gourmet gummies and Love Me Sweet specializes in Japanese-style cheesecakes. This is just a taste of what’s going on — check the website for additional holiday details.

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